Scrappy could barely walk back in August. The MSPCA-Angell fixed him up and now he needs a home this holiday season!

MSPCA Seeks a Ho-Ho-Home for Tiny Yorkie with 'Floating Head'

If badges for courage were awarded to homeless animals then two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier "Scrappy" would surely win, say staff at the MSPCA-Angell who have been caring for the tiny four-legged pup since he arrived at the shelter in August barely able to walk, and with a worrisome leftward tilt to

If badges for courage were awarded to homeless animals then two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier "Scrappy" would surely win, say staff at the MSPCA-Angell who have been caring for the tiny four-legged pup since he arrived at the shelter in August barely able to walk, and with a worrisome leftward tilt to

Mayor Walsh column: Support small businesses during the holidays to keep our neighborhoods thriving all year long

Mayor Walsh: Support Small Bizs During Holidays to Keep Our Neighborhoods Thriving All Year Long

I grew up in a neighborhood of hardworking families, where everything seemed within reach. It was thanks in large part to our incredible small and local businesses. For years, these local landmarks have carried on the traditions of my neighborhood, and generated the prosperity that's helping Dorches

Mayor Walsh: Support Small Bizs During Holidays to Keep Our Neighborhoods Thriving All Year Long

I grew up in a neighborhood of hardworking families, where everything seemed within reach. It was thanks in large part to our incredible small and local businesses. For years, these local landmarks have carried on the traditions of my neighborhood, and generated the prosperity that's helping Dorches

State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz worked hard to get the LOOK Bill into law. Read about the bill that values the importance of bilingualism.

Chang-Díaz 'Thrilled' by Governor's Signing of Bilingual English Instruction Bill

Governor Charlie Baker signed the LOOK Bill into law on Dec. 5th, which recognizes the value of bilingualism by encompassing the best practices for serving English learners. State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz fought hard for the bill to pass, particularly because she knows bilingualism is an essential skil

Chang-Díaz 'Thrilled' by Governor's Signing of Bilingual English Instruction Bill

Governor Charlie Baker signed the LOOK Bill into law on Dec. 5th, which recognizes the value of bilingualism by encompassing the best practices for serving English learners. State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz fought hard for the bill to pass, particularly because she knows bilingualism is an essential skil

The Haven offers the perfect answer to what to do and where to go on New Year's Eve this year. Start early at 6pm or later at 9pm then sit back and enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe menu, champagne or Scotch toast with a typical rousing Haven atmosphere replete with countdown at midnight.

A parcel on Oakdale Street will remain a community garden and four parcels will be sold by MassDOT

MassDOT Oakdale Street Parcel to Remain Community Garden; Four Parcels Sold

Several parcels put up for public bidding by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) were recently purchased with affordable housing required as part of some of the purchases. MassDOT held a public meeting in June 2017 to provide an overview of seven parcels and present a draft

The Haven offers the perfect answer to what to do and where to go on New Year's Eve this year. Start early at 6pm or later at 9pm then sit back and enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe menu, champagne or Scotch toast with a typical rousing Haven atmosphere replete with countdown at midnight.

The Haven offers the perfect answer to what to do and where to go on New Year's Eve this year. Start early at 6pm or later at 9pm then sit back and enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe menu, champagne or Scotch toast with a typical rousing Haven atmosphere replete with countdown at midnight.

MassDOT Oakdale Street Parcel to Remain Community Garden; Four Parcels Sold

Several parcels put up for public bidding by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) were recently purchased with affordable housing required as part of some of the purchases. MassDOT held a public meeting in June 2017 to provide an overview of seven parcels and present a draft

After a two-year community engagement process by the developers of the 125 Amory St. redevelopment, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held the project’s first official Article 80 review meeting on Nov. 27.

Massive affordable redevelopment begins BPDA review

After a two-year community engagement process by the developers of the 125 Amory St. redevelopment, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held the project's first official Article 80 review meeting on Nov. 27. The project is proposed by Amory Street Partners, LLC, which is a partnership between The Community Builders, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, and Urban Edge.

The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 19 for the Dec. 22 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.

Sights and Sounds, Dec. 8, 2017

The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 19 for the Dec. 22 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Light Up Hyde Jackson.

The first two times I sat on a bench at Jamaica Pond and counted how many people were going left or right, one direction edged out the other by a statistically insignificant margin. I figured there was probably little difference. But I continued my count and, after 10 more two-hour sittings, the findings were decisive with one direction predominating every time, often by a wide margin. In total, 25 percent more folks turn right when they reach the path and proceed in a counterclockwise direction.

Here's Looking at You, JP: Clockwise or counterclockwise, which way do you walk around Jamaica Pond?

The first two times I sat on a bench at Jamaica Pond and counted how many people were going left or right, one direction edged out the other by a statistically insignificant margin. I figured there was probably little difference.

Local state Reps. Liz Malia and Jeffrey Sanchez honored players from the Boston Slammers girls baseball team at the State House earlier this fall. The team, which is an all girls baseball team made up of mostly from the JP Regan Youth League players, was honored for winning the Baseball for All National 11 and under girls baseball tournament in Rockford, Ill.

A local tenant organization push to have more City resources in the Jackson Square area to help quell violence is starting to pay dividends.

Tenant organization's fight for City resources to quell violence starts to pay off

A local tenant organization push to have more City resources in the Jackson Square area to help quell violence is starting to pay dividends. The Jackson Square area has had a series of shootings over the past several months, including the Oct.

The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 19 for the Dec. 22 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.

JP Agenda, Nov. 24, 2017

The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 19 for the Dec. 22 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings JP Problem Properties Committee, first Wednesday of the month, 10:30am, E-13 Police Station Community Room, 3347 Washington St.

By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The City Council during a hearing on Nov. 29 unanimously voted to pass an ordinance that levies a five-cent surcharge for using a thick plastic bag or a paper bag at a store in the city. Thinner plastic bags would be banned under the measure.

Two couples from Jamaica Plain—Jason McGraw and Elliot Rabinowitz, and Katie Ruigh and Blair Lapointe—traveled to New Zealand for their respective honeymoons. They had never met. Then, while climbing Isthmus Peak, Blair noticed that Jason was wearing a shirt from Boston, and said hello. It turns out the couples live down the street from each other in Jamaica Plain. After hiking the trail together, they took this picture at the summit on Nov. 14. From left to right, Blair Lapointe, Katie Ruigh, Jason McGraw, and Elliot Rabinowitz.

Two Washington Street businesses are facing a future without a home and are blaming their landlord, City Realty.

Two Washington St. businesses, landlord in lease dispute

Two Washington Street businesses are facing a future without a home and are blaming their landlord, City Realty. But City Realty is saying the two businesses have long known that their locations have been lined up for a redevelopment and it initially helped to relocate the two businesses.

PUBLIC HOUSE - 12.14 - 9pm
From 2001-2009 a small bar in Brookline led the way in the music scene in Boston. Heavy hitters sat in, future Beyonce band members learned their chops, Citizen Cope played, G-Love, Barr Brothers, Lotus, Lake Street Dive, Club d'elf, Melvin Sparks, Dub Apocalypse, Thousands of One, Rubblebucket, Orchestra Morphine, Dopapod, FCO, Giant Panda Gorilla Dub Squad, Boston Afrobeat, Wild Sextet, State Radio ETC.....
The house band and musicians that kicked the whole scene off was PUBLIC HOUSE and they are playing in Jamaica Plain for one night only at THE HAVEN.
DO NOT MISS THIS SHIT. It's ONLY effing $5.

Zoning Committee: Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at 7:00 pm, at Farnsworth House, 90 South Street. Agenda includes: (1) 606-610 Centre Street (Fancy Schmancy dog daycare applying to amend occupancy from retail, nail salon, laundry, and doggie day care with accessory retail to nail salon, laundry, and doggie day care with accessory retail – dog day care to take over retail space; new space will function as play space for dogs, all dog washing to remain in existing space), (2) the return of 31-33 Woodlawn Street (modify existing building to create 3-family residence with exterior decks; construct second 3-family residence; total of 6 residential units with 6 parking spaces on site); and, (3) the return of 8 Wyman Street (confirm occupancy as a single-family, change to two-family residential dwelling). To review materials submitted to the committee for these projects, click here.

Letter to the Editor: Thanking Rep. Malia for supporting a proposed constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Rep. Malia for 'We the People Act' Support

We are grateful to state Rep. Liz Malia for supporting the We the People Act (H.1926 and S.379). Not only is Rep. Malia a co-sponsor, but she also took action this month by sending a joint letter to committee chairs hearing the bill urging a positive report.

25 Hyde Square and Jackson Square merchants were honored for being in business at least 20 years!

25 Hyde & Jackson Squares Merchants Honored for 20 Years in Biz

The Hyde Jackson Square Main Street honored 25 businesses at their annual meeting for being in business for 20 years or more. Held on Oct. 24th, the event recognized the businesses "to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our storefront merchants who have successfully owned their s

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The Haven offers the perfect answer to what to do and where to go on New Year's Eve this year.
Start early at 6pm or later at 9pm then sit back and enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe menu, champagne or Scotch toast with a typical rousing Haven atmosphere replete with countdown at midnight.
Please be in fine voice and ready for a stirring rendition of Auld Lang Syne at The Haven.
You will choose from 25 Scottish Craft Beers and of course our extensive Scotch selection.
The early Hogmanay will see in the New Year in a unique fashion as we celebrate Hogmanay in Scottish time! Live BBC coverage will be beamed into The Haven for a real time experience and we enjoy the fireworks and music from Edinburgh.
For those who choose the later Hogmanay we will have a piper at midnight.

Hogmanay at The Haven

The Haven offers the perfect answer to what to do and where to go on New Year's Eve this year. Start early at 6pm or later at 9pm then sit back and enjoy...

The Haven offers the perfect answer to what to do and where to go on New Year's Eve this year. Start early at 6pm or later at 9pm then sit back and enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe menu, champagne or Scotch toast with a typical rousing Haven atmosphere replete with countdown at midnight. Please be in fine voice and ready for a stirring rendition of Auld Lang Syne at The Haven! [ 75 more words ]
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Hogmanay Tickets On Sale Now

The Haven offers the perfect answer to what to do and where to go on New Year's Eve this year. Start early at 6pm or later at 9pm then sit back and enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe menu, champagne or Scotch toast with a typical rousing Haven atmosphere replete with countdown at midnight.

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Rep. Malia for 'We the People Act' Support

We are grateful to state Rep. Liz Malia for supporting the We the People Act (H.1926 and S.379). Not only is Rep. Malia a co-sponsor, but she also took action this month by sending a joint letter to committee chairs hearing the bill urging a positive report.

There will be opening reception and documentary screening for Tortilla Social, a visual art exhibition created by using a tortilla press, by Jamaica Plain artist Salvador Jimenez-Flores at Urbano Project in Jamaica Plain on Dec. 8th. Tortilla Social is an interactive printmaking and foo

The Hyde Jackson Square Main Street honored 25 businesses at their annual meeting for being in business for 20 years or more. Held on Oct. 24th, the event recognized the businesses "to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our storefront merchants who have successfully owned their s

Q&A: JP Resident Appearing on 'Jeopardy' on Friday. Did He Win? You'll Have to Watch!

The answer is: Ben Raphel. The question: What Jamaica Plain resident is appearing on the popular TV game show Jeopardy on Friday. Raphel, who is a healthcare data analyst, answered questions about his appearance on Jeopardy. Q: What was the process like to get on the show? Auditions,

Check out what JP resident Ben Raphel has to say about being on Jeopardy!

Q&A: JP Resident Appearing on 'Jeopardy' on Friday. Did He Win? You'll Have to Watch!

The answer is: Ben Raphel. The question: What Jamaica Plain resident is appearing on the popular TV game show Jeopardy on Friday. Raphel, who is a healthcare data analyst, answered questions about his appearance on Jeopardy. Q: What was the process like to get on the show? Auditions,

There will be opening reception and documentary screening for Tortilla Social, a visual art exhibition created by using a tortilla press, by Jamaica Plain artist Salvador Jimenez-Flores at Urbano Project in Jamaica Plain on Dec. 8th. Tortilla Social is an interactive printmaking and foo

Everyone is welcome to attend Bella Luna's 2nd Annual Peace Tree Lighting and enjoy hot cocoa and tasty treats on Dec. 6th. The event will take place on Bella Luna's patio snow, rain or shine. Join in as everyone is welcome to decorate ornaments to hang on the tree.

Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers has been expanding their art gallery programming lately to feature work by notable artists from the community and will host an exhibition on Thursday. Their current exhibition opens on First Thursday, December 7th from 6-8 pm, with work printed by

Public Service Committee: Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 7:00 pm, at Curtis Hall, 20 South Street. Agenda includes petition of Carrot Flower, LLC, d/b/a “Carrot Flower,” at 703 Centre Street, for a Seven-Day Common Victualler License with the hours of 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, with take-out, with Audrey White as manager.

December 2017 Neighborhood Council & Committee Meetings (Rev. 1)

Public Service Committee: Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 7:00 pm, at Curtis Hall, 20 South Street. Agenda includes petition of Carrot Flower, LLC, d/b/a "Carrot Flower," at 703 Centre Street, for a Seven-Day Common Victualler License with the hours of 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, with take-out, with Audrey White as manager.

Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers has been expanding their art gallery programming lately to feature work by notable artists from the community and will host an exhibition on Thursday. Their current exhibition opens on First Thursday, December 7th from 6-8 pm, with work printed by

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